Explosion heard from Tekapo military base
Tekapo residents warned today's explosion from the camp won't be the only one this week.
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Motorist drives down truck lane to flee police Covid checkpoint
The motorist fled the checkpoint and was followed by the police Eagle helicopter.
Essential worker's car attacked, man assaulted afterwards
The incident took place some time between late Saturday and early Sunday morning.
Pilot killed in light plane crash near Ōtaki
The crash was reported around 1.25pm, a police statement said.
Four warnings, no arrests for lockdown breaches
Only four warnings have been issued since last weekend, police say.
Kiwi woman in court after UK police uncover film of child abuse
A Kiwi woman has appeared in court in relation to international child abuse investigation
Too dangerous: Man who murdered Whangaparaoa kindergarten teacher refused parole
The man who murdered Whangaparaoa teacher Joanne McCarthy has been refused parole.
Police seek sightings of missing woman
Michele Findlay was last seen on Saturday August 8 in Northcote, Christchurch.
South Auckland shooting: Police investigating after person injured
Police are investigating a shooting in South Auckland this morning.
Backpacker murder: Teen who killed Karen Aim to face Parole Board for first time
The teen who murdered Scottish backpacker Karen Aim is making his first bid for parole
Covid checkpoints: Police stop 40,000 vehicles in Auckland
Police say no arrests have been made in regards to breaching restrictions in Auckland.
Police searching for missing Linwood man
Benjamin 'Benji' James Short was reported missing on Thursday, August 6.
Man accused of murdering Constable Matthew Hunt loses suppression
The man accused of murdering Constable Matthew Hunt can now be named.
Second arrest in Bayden Williams murder investigation
Police have arrested another man over the death of young Tairua dad Bayden Williams.
Motorist with cancelled licence flees Covid-19 checkpoint
Police are still seeking the driver. Elsewhere, an officer is being tested for Covid-19.
Covid-19: Police to increase presence in Coromandel, officer in isolation
A police officer is also in isolation after stopping a member of the Auckland family.
Pair face 10 years in prison for 'brutal' child abuse images, abuse, bestiality video cache
Graphic warning: Two Waiuku men admit possession of a cache of child porn
Man charged with murder over death at West Auckland house
A man has been arrested over the death of a 31-year-old.
Police happy with public response to alert level changes
Nine checkpoints have been operating on key roads surrounding Auckland.
Lockdown exodus - police turn around 30-40 vehicles at checkpoints
Thames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie hopes people fleeing don't have Covid-19.
Policing lockdown: Roadblocks to isolate wider Auckland area
Checkpoints will be established as part of the level 3 lockdown.
Truck driver trapped by live power lines after crash
Driver trapped in his truck by downed live power lines.
Strike Force Raptor 2: The return of National's elite gang unit
Strike Force Raptor is back - but it has a new name.
Kiwi police help nab man accused of child exploitation in Sydney
Electronic items seized for evidentiary purposes along with $12,000 in cash.
Meth operation uncovered in Muriwai
Two men will appear in court today charged with manufacturing and supplying the drug.
Party-goers performed first aid on hit-and-run victim
Man was flung two metres high before landing flat on his back in the middle of the road.
Chiefs pay tribute to young ref, family rocked by double tragedy
"I haven't lost a son, I know exactly where he is."
Car hits fighting partygoers - birthday girl's partner in hospital
The party had been for the victim's girlfriend, a witness says.
Have you seen this man? Police seek sightings of missing Auckland 72-year-old
Sang Moon Lim was last seen on Saturday, leaving his Silverdale home in his black Holden.
Person rescued after trapped inside car in Lincoln
Trapped person freed after two cars collide at an intersection in Lincoln.
16-year-old boy missing since Thursday
Michael was last seen in Hillsborough, Auckland on August 6.
Christchurch woman steals and crashes police car
The woman is due to appear in Christchurch District Court later in the month.
Homeless person 'stabbed in eye' outside Auckland supermarket
One person has been transported to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.